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First-time moms have a lot on their platter right from conceiving their babies till the delivery and even after it! During this period, they are also bombarded with endless old wives’ tales and unsolicited advice from their parents, relatives and friends. While they mean no harm, it can be a bit stressful to listen to the bulk of advice and follow them to the T, especially when you are struggling with hormones or a newborn in tow.

First things first. You need to do is calm down and breathe in and breathe out. Follow this by reading the following pointers, which will help you ace at being a first-time mom.

“Are you pregnant? Well, here’s a list of “unwanted” advice that you need to follow.”

Every mother or would-be-mother have heard this lines coming from a relative, friend, colleague and sometimes, even a passer-by in the supermarket! Although they mean no harm, some of the advice doled out by them free of charge can sound absolutely hilarious.

Here are some of the common, completely fictitious and bizarre advice/opinions/old wives’ tales that new moms often get to hear.